Are you happy to see Haruna Oosaka (逢坂春菜) return?
To be fair, although her foray into adult films caused a sensation, Haruna Oosaka (逢坂春菜) is considered one of the less well-regarded members of the AKB48 system who entered the adult film industry. This might be due to the slow pace of her debut works on Muteki, or simply because she has had extensive plastic surgery or isn't considered conventionally beautiful. Of course, I also think it's related to the fact that she's been in the industry for a relatively long time…
Some might think of Yua Mikami (密上悠伝), who has also been in the adult film industry for a long time, hasn't she? But unlike Haruna Oosaka, Mikami's boss, while handling other actresses, essentially focused solely on her. He understood that relying solely on adult films would gradually diminish the appeal of idols entering the adult entertainment industry. Therefore, in Japan, he had Mikami establish her own brand; in South Korea, she was involved in a K-pop group; and in Taiwan, she received numerous advertising endorsements.
I digress. I'm not here to compare Mikami and Osaka, because their career trajectories differ greatly. What I want to say is that while Osaka Haruna returned to the AV scene, another actress from the AKB48 system disappeared forever—that's Tachibana Risa, one of the eight wonders of SOD's Mizukagami!
Although you can still find her photobooks on Amazon, this wave of clean-up was very thorough; Tachibana Risa's videos are no longer available at retailers including FANZA (DMM), SOD headquarters, SMM, and Arzon. Looking at her debut date and consulting with a familiar manager, yes, just as I suspected, Risa Tachibana used the five-year clause to erase her traces in the adult entertainment industry…
What is a five-year clause? The rule states that actresses can unconditionally request the removal of their works from sale after five years of retirement. Yes, I know the internet is already rife with rumors, so finding them isn't difficult, but this action indicates that the actress has returned to a normal life and doesn't want any further involvement with the industry. Risa Tachibana is a case in point. Although her AKB48 trainee background, beauty, large breasts, and wiry hair caused a sensation upon her debut, her practice of filming all her movies before debuting and her near-absence during her debut period demonstrates that she didn't want much involvement with the industry. It's not surprising that she invoked the five-year clause to remove her films.
Over the years, there have been many rumors about her, including her involvement in the sex industry, living a low-key life in her hometown, or being controlled by the yakuza… Not only are fans speculating, but even industry insiders can't say for sure what Risa Tachibana is doing now. However, one thing is certain: she has abandoned the Risa Tachibana image and is now focusing on being Eri Takamatsu!
